<G10>

Handling the Robot mid-match is allowed under certain circumstances. If a Robot goes completely outside the playing Field, gets stuck, tips over, or otherwise requires assistance, the Drive Team Members may retrieve & reset their Robot. To do so, they must do the following:
  • Signal the referee by placing their VEX IQ Controller on the ground.
  • Any Balls being controlled by the Robot while being handled must be removed from the Field, and can be returned through the Loading Station or Rapid Loaded as appropriate based on the Match timer. In the context of this rule, “controlled” implies that the Robot was manipulating the Ball, and not simply touching it. For example, if the Ball moves with the Robot either vertically or while turning, then the Robot is “controlling” the Ball. Clause d of <SG3> applies to Balls that are removed from the Field during the last 15 seconds of the Match.
  • The Robot must be placed back into a legal position that meets the criteria listed in clauses a & b of <SG1>.
  • As described in rule <S1>, Students cannot step into the Field at any time during a Match. If the Drive Team Members cannot reach the Robot due to the Robot being in the center of the Field, they may ask the Head Referee to pick up the Robot and hand it to the Drive Team Members for placement according to the conditions above. Note: If any Balls are preventing the Robot from being legally placed, such as resting against the Field Perimeter wall, they may be removed from the Field and reintroduced (in accordance with <SG3>).
    Violation Notes: This rule is intended to allow Teams to fix damaged Robots or help get their Robots “out of trouble.” Strategically exploiting this rule may be considered a Minor Violation or Major Violation at the Head Referee’s discretion.
    Significant Q&As:
  • 2174 - Teams are allowed to repair a Robot or reattach a piece during a Robot reset